Korg Pa300 vs Yamaha PSR-E473
| Korg Pa300 | Yamaha PSR-E473 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch | Organ-style; Touch Response Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 950 | 820 |
| Accompaniment styles | 310 | 290 |
| Sequencer | Quick Record (Backing Sequence); Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events; SMF format | Number of Songs 10; Number of Tracks 6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Groove Creator); SMF (Formats 0 & 1) |
| Sound engine | RX (Real eXperience) | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ | DSP1: 41 types, DSP2: 12 types; Reverb 12 types; Chorus 5 types; Master EQ 4 types; Motion Effect 57 types; Harmony/Echo 26 types |
| Speakers | 26 W | 12 W |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 7 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Release month | 3 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E473 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.35 kg vs 7 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 820).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you practise out loud without an amp (26 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Yamaha PSR-E473. Rows with a highlighted background differ.